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Image: ABBA Iconic Swedish pop group, ABBA, has just reunited to release their first album in 40 years titled “Voyage” after splitting in 1982. The album is set to release on November 5 with 10 new original tracks. Along with that, the Swedish legends have also announced they would have a series of virtual concerts

Image: Gucci In the second instalment of Gucci’s high jewellery collection, creative director Alessandro Michele takes cues from the ever-changing nature of the sky and captures its mesmerising hues through a 130-piece collection divided into four chapters. Called Hortus Deliciarum (meaning “garden of delights” in Latin), the collection brings Michele’s signature maximalist style into the

Image: Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce has displayed two of its bespoke commissions at Salon Privé 2021, an exclusive Concours d’Elégance held at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. The two cars on display are the Black Badge Wraith and the Black Badge Cullinan. Black Badge Cullinan The Black Badge Cullinan features a plethora of bespoke appointments, the most notable of

Image: Shamsia Hassani September has arrived. This means that the withdrawal of the troops from the US and its allied countries are now completed. The central government in Kabul has fallen into the hands of the Taliban, a Sunni Islamist organisation that once ruled over Afghanistan during the late 1990s and time then was particularly

The Rolex Cellini Moonphase in 18 ct Everose gold features an exclusive display of the phases of the moon. Its white dial with a blue enamel disc at 6 o’clock displays the lunar cycle where the full moon is depicted by a meteorite applique. Image: Rolex The gentleman who prefers the richness of vinyl audio

The annual Cannes Yachting Festival is back again this year. Between September 7 to 12, Cannes’ Vieux Port and Port Canto will be home to some of the world’s most prestigious yachts. Last year’s affair was cancelled due to the pandemic and boat builders are raring to showcase their creations and woo potential buyers. This

One Sydney Harbour was definitely not conceived in a day because behind its arresting architecture is none other than the preeminent Pritzker Prize winner Renzo Piano. He snagged this accolade in 1998 for his work at Kansai International Airport in Japan. He’s also well-known for his work on The Shard in London, the United Kingdom

It’s been over 8 years since Old School RuneScape first came out and over the years, Jagex has released a ton of new content for the game including a lot of exotic and fun items to get in the game. And while most of the items in the game are easily available and cheap, some

Image: IMDB The 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival will return with a star-studded run from September 1 to 11. After a low-key event last year, the world’s oldest film festival will premiere some of the year’s most talked-about releases. The Venice Film Festival will take place at the city’s Venice Lido, and Oscar-winning

Bell & Ross BR01 Cyber Skull in ceramic. Image: Bell & Ross Jean-Paul Suchel, the technical director of Bell & Ross, spends a lot of time studying people choosing a watch. And what strikes him every time is the way they often cup a selection in their palm. “They stand there in the shop and

James Banks. Image: LaSource Every now and then, you’ll come across a company that’ll pique your curiosity and then make you fall in love with its cause. LaSource is one such company. Founded by a man whose love for cars knows no bounds, LaSource takes motorcar brokerage to a whole new level. Often times with

Image: LUXUO The Covid-19 pandemic has caused massive global economic disruptions across many sectors. According to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), a loss of up to $4 trillion to the global GDP over 2020 and 2021 is expected. In the midst of this strife, however, a few countries

Image: Dimitry Anikin/Unsplash The City of Venice is set to charge a fee on its incoming tourists come summer 2022 as lawmakers have approved new measures in a bid to ease overcrowding on the island. The set of restrictions will come into effect next summer.  Day-trippers to the Italian city will be required to book

Image: Juanmoley Fotologue Calligraphy is an art form that has recently gained prominence among many novices. Its therapeutic qualities have helped many to cope with the stress of living under the shadow of this pandemic. For Singaporean artist Belinda Liew, calligraphy is more than just being a stress reliever, it is a medium for her

The new-generation Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II in Oystersteel features a redesigned case and bracelet, bringing enhanced visual balance and harmony while remaining true to its aesthetic heritage. Image: Rolex There are few things in life that are as precious as time, and it takes masterful skill to balance profession, family, and recreation. Keeping time,

Image: Sunreef Yachts Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal’s 80 Sunreef Power, Great White, will be shown exclusively in the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show happening between September 22 to 25 in Port Hercules. Also attending the yachting event is the Sunreef 80 sailing catamaran.  Nadal commissioned Great White back in July 2019 and the 80-footer beaute was

Image: Obi Onyeador/Unsplash It’s no secret that, for the average homeowner, any significant investments are best made into those features, furnishings and pieces of décor which promise to last beyond the next trend cycle. We want our homes to be stylish, yes, but not so stylish that, within a month or so, they look like

Image: Chuck Close Chuck Close, the prolific artist known for his photorealist portraits, died of congestive heart failure resulting from a long illness. He was 81 years old.  Pace Gallery, which represents him announced his passing last Thursday (August 19) and Arne Glimcher, the Pace chairman, said losing Close is a loss for the world

Image: Louis Vuitton Summer has arrived! In fact, we are already in the midst of the season because the heat is starting to get to us. Compared to last year, where summertime was spent in the confines of our homes because of the ongoing pandemic, this year is starkly different. Greater vaccination rates across the

More wealthy people are pursuing the apex of residential luxury — the resale market for penthouses in Singapore. Roof-top pavilion, Midtown Modern, Singapore. Image: Guocoland Singapore To think that a pandemic could be a serious threat to Singapore’s residential market — think shuttered show flats, loss of jobs, and the curtailment of discretionary consumption, it

Image: Domaine Marquis d’Angerville Following the sudden passing of his father in 2003, Guillaume d’Angerville took over the rein of managing his family’s extensive vineyards. Wine connoisseurs would be quick to notice that the wines from the Marquis d’Angerville estate are known for their quality. With a heritage that spans over centuries, its winemaking know-how

Image: Alyssa Strohmann / Unsplash As more and more people become aware of the impact of clothing production on the environment, the demand for sustainable fashion continues to increase exponentially. Consumers, especially the younger generation, have become more discriminating. They prefer spending their hard-earned money on eco-friendly businesses instead of fast-fashion brands that consume too

Image: Strand Craft The world’s first V8 engine jet ski is now available for you to spice up your summer holidays. The Strand Craft V8 Daytona GT is an adrenaline-fuelled beast that took shipbuilder Kurt Strand more than five years to make. Conquering the high seas has never been this easy.  The menacing watercraft gets

Image: Mount Regalia Mount Regalia is Hong Kong’s most exceptional residential development with its avant-garde undertaking of what constitutes a truly luxurious lifestyle. The new spot occupies the New Territories, one of the island’s main districts that boasts an eclectic mix of past and present, spectacular nature and scenic views from the local mountains. This

Image: Singapore Food Festival Singapore restaurant Alma has teamed up with Royal Salute for an exclusive masterclass on September 5 to celebrate Singapore Food Festival. The masterclass will see Alma’s executive chef, Haikel Johari, demonstrating a modern twist on a classic ‘assam pedas’ dish. The dish is a Southeast Asian fish stew, believed to trace

Engraved on a sunray finish dial base using high-technology equipment called a femtosecond laser. This technology produces no heat and etches the surface of the dial very precisely and selectively, to produce the palm motif patterns of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36. These patterns are only a few tenths of a micrometre (micron) deep.

With the pandemic serving as an accelerant of change, New York City’s design community seeks solutions in creating a resilient built environment. Little Island @Pier55 designed by Thomas Heatherwick located at Hudson River, New York, US. Image: Heatherwick Studio. As the pandemic ripped through New York City, much like in any other city, most of

Image: Roger Federer While the discussion over who deserves to be called the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in men’s tennis will undoubtedly linger on for some time, there’s little doubt that Roger Federer is a “genius” and the “best player,” according to the 23-time major champion, Serena Williams. It seems Williams is Federer’s top

Ahead of the premiere of the long-awaited James Bond film, No Time To Die, luxury travel curator Tamandare and Uber Alles Travel has curated a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Bond fanatics to live the life of the titular character.  The James Bond experience will take guests across four countries and seven cities via private transportation and

The classic watch of reference. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in Oystersteel and white gold, 36 mm case, bright black dial and a Jubilee bracelet. There is something powerful about having time on your side, which is precisely what you will have with these Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date and Oyster Perpetual Datejust models. The